She was preceded in death by (1) brother; David Viebrock & (1) sister; Karen Viebrock.

Thelma was a waitress in Peoria and later worked with her husband Vic at their restaurant in Rushville, and then later in Havana. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and served Military families & disaster services for over 50 years. Thelma was a member of the Havana Central Christian Church and regularly attended the Senior Citizen Center where she enjoyed playing bingo. She was also a member & past president of the Schuyler American Legion Auxiliary Unit #4. She loved bowling and fishing.